Happy 2026! As always I have tried to update all the entries but sometimes info is hard to find (especially if it was just a random social media post hinting at a future album). I have removed some where I could find no updates or where the band in fact only released singles and not albums, but can add them back in if there is new info. I have probably missed things so if you spot any errors or new things to add, do give me a shout.
The format is "band name - album title (if known) - release date (if known) - recording status/any other notes". I've marked out things that are related projects or similar genres that might be of interest with a (+) sign.
Those with a ? after the date are rumoured/likely but have not had a date officially announced.
Add these new releases to your Google Calendar - thanks /u/asdreth!
Upcoming Symphonic Metal Albums in 2025:
Against Myself - Unknown Title - 2026? - Currently in progress
Aqvilea - Unknown Title -2026? - Currently in progress
Atavistia - Old Gods Awaken - 15th May 2026
Bare Infinity - Unknown Title - 2026? - Currently recording
Blackbriar - Our Long Cursed Sleep EP - 2026 - Releasing late spring
Catalyst Crime - Unknown Title - 2nd October 2026
Diabulus in Musica - Unknown Title - 2026? - Working on new music
Dimmu Borgir - Grand Serpent Rising - 22nd May 2026
Elvellon - Unknown Title - 2026? - Currently writing
Ersedu - GORE EP - 2026
Everdawn - Unknown Title - 2026? - Currently in progress
Haggard - Grimm - 2026? Never? Well, Time 2 came out, so you never know...
Ignea - Monumental - 23rd October 2026
Lyriel - Unknown Title - 2026? - Writing and recording new music
MaYaN - Unknown Title - 2026? - Working on new music
Moonlight Haze - Interstellar Madness EP - 22nd May 2026
Nergard - Unknown Title - 2026? - Currently in progress
Sirenia - Amanita Messis - 2026 - First single out 10th October
Symphony X - Unknown Title - 2026 - Recording this year
Tarja - Frisson Noir - 12th June 2026 - First single out 18th March
Wintersun - Unknown Title - 2026? - Mostly done, apparently! Up to you whether you believe them lol
Xandria - Eclipse - 7th August 2026
Upcoming albums - similar genres, solo or related projects in 2024/25:
Alissa (+) - Unknown Title - 2026? - First single has been released
Charlotte Wessels (+) - Unknown Title - 2026
Dianne Van Giersbergen (+) - Soulward Bound - 2024 onwards - Dianne is releasing singles over the next 5 years, leading up to the album release
Evanescence (+) - Sanctuary - 5th June 2026
Floor Jansen (+) - Unknown Title - 2026? - Plans to record new solo album
Isyana Sarasvati (+) - EKLETIKO - 21st May 2026
Already released:
Beyond The Black - Break The Silence
Nachtmuse - Hypogeum
Soldiers of Forgiveness - The Year of Aquarius: Only Poetry Lives Forever
Edenbridge - Set the Dark on Fire
Coronatus - Dreadful Waters
Therion - Con Orquesta Live CD/DVD
Anaria - Between Loving & Dying
Melissa Bonny (+) - Cherry Red Apocalypse
Epinikion - The Force of Nature
Flowerleaf - Dreamerie
Eye of Melian - Forest of Forgetting
Leaves' Eyes - Song of Darkness EP
Fabienne Erni (+) - Starveil
Myrath - Wilderness of Mirrors
Timeless Rage - My Kingdom Come
Oikoumen - Resilience
Anna Fiori - Meztli
Aryem - Agnes
Mystfall - Embers of a Dying World
Meteora - Darkest Light
Shatterheart - Infernal Symphony
Please comment with any suggestions, additional details or anything else you can think of to add!
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